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Federal Theatre

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Federal Theatre (1935-39), branch of the Work Projects Administration designed to provide employment for actors, directors, writers, and scene designers. As well as providing a nationwide audience with inexpensive, high-quality productions, it gave impetus to experimental theaters, such as the Group Theatre, the Mercury Theatre of Orson Welles, the topical "Living Newspaper" (dramatizations of news stories), and the music-dramas of Marc Blitzstein. Bibliography: See study by J. D. Mathews (1967, repr. 1971). Author not available, FEDERAL THEATRE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia,... Read more
The Federal Theatre Project
THE FEDERAL THEATRE PROJECT A National Theater In 1935...director Hallie Flanagan to head the Federal Theatre Project (FTP), whose purpose would...twenty-five million. Controversy Although Federal Theatre Project productions tended to be both... Read more
New Federal Theatre
New Federal Theatre (New York). Named after the African‐American branch of the Federal Theatre Project in the 1930s, this ambitious...greater recognition. Among the New Federal Theatre's notable productions were Ntozake... Read more

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New Federal Theatre's 35th anniversary plans announced
; ...Amsterdam News 12-29-2004 New Federal Theatre, the precious Black Theater...Washington and Samuel L. Jackson. New Federal Theatre's 35th Anniversary Gala will...composer/board member of New Federal Theatre Micki Grant; former artistic... Read more
Making a Tree from Thirst: Acquiescence and Defiance in the Negro Federal Theatre Project in Birmingham, Alabama.
; ...of India, the workers of the Federal Theatre Projects made a tree -from thirst...Flanagan(1) Southern Conference of Federal Theatres October 7, 1936 We are always...recognized southern units of the Federal Theatre Project (FTP) represent the... Read more
The Federal Theatre Project: a Case Study.(Book Review)
; The Federal Theatre Project: A Case Study. By Barry B...60 cloth. Since the demise of the Federal Theatre Project in June 1939, studies of the...center on the New York units of the Federal Theatre Project, whose proximity to Broadway... Read more
Woodie King, Jr.: Celebrating 30 Years At the New Federal Theatre
; ...Celebrating 30 Years At the New Federal Theatre Woodie King, Jr.s' name is synonymous...producing director of the New Federal Theatre ("NFT") he has presented over...p.m., Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will celebrate its 30th Anniversary... Read more
Barry B. Witham. The Federal Theatre Project: A Case Study.(Book Review)
; Barry B. Witham. The Federal Theatre Project: A Case Study. Cambridge...was established through the Federal Theatre Project division of the Works...earlier scholars have stated, the Federal Theatre Project, that exuberant, controversial... Read more
New play at the New Federal Theatre is exciting, enlightening and
; ...11-1998 New play at the New Federal Theatre is exciting, enlightening and...Paul Carter Harrison at the New Federal Theatre, with Woodie King Jr. as producing...it now while it's at the New Federal Theatre. Call (212) 353-1176 for reservations... Read more
The winds of change: alternative theatre practice and political transformation in the former FRY (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia).
; ...were turbulent ones for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY...due to crippling sanctions. Theatre and performance culture played...In fact, several alternative theatre groups created performances...Yugoslavia. (1) Even more mainstream theatres such as the Belgrade Dramatic... Read more
Woody King, Jr., Federal Theatre honored Ron Milner in Detroit
; ...by Woodie King, Jr. and the New Federal Theatre. How wonderful it is that King, artistic director of New York's Federal Theatre and The National Black Touring...benefits Detroit-based Plowshares Theatre Company. Actress Ruby Dee; the... Read more
Theatre of the Deaf Director Admits Misuse of Federal Funds
; ...executive director of the National Theatre of the Deaf, Charles M. Roper has...misappropriating more than $105,000 in federal funds meant for the troupe. Officials...his affiliation with the National Theatre of the Deaf as one of the speaking... Read more
AUDREY'S SOCIETY WHIRL; Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre celebrates 35th anniversary
; ...for his longtime friend, colleague and theatre great, Ossie Davis, carried on with the New Federal Theatre's (NFT) 35th anniversary celebration...a true and beloved friend of the New Federal Theatre." Strangely enough, Davis was to serve... Read more

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